Benefits of Academy Membership for International Members

The Academy is always at your service. As an Academy member, your exclusive benefits offer the advantages needed to provide the highest standard of care for the continued advancement of your profession, your practice and your patients.

No registration fee for the Annual MeetingAAO 2017, the AAO’s annual meeting, is the largest ophthalmic conference in the world, offering a wide range of scientific sessions, papers, posters, exhibits, video programs and instruction courses.

CME Reporting and TranscriptsMembers can report CME credits earned through both AAO and non-AAO activities via fax, mail or online through CME Central. Members can also review and print a copy of their complete CME transcript.

Online access to EyeNet, the AAO’s monthly magazineEyeNet is AAO’s official magazine and delivers practical clinical information that can be applied immediately in patient care. Highlights from each issue are delivered to you via email and full text is available at www.eyenet.org. You can also purchase a year’s worth (11 printed versions) for $135, which covers shipping and handling costs. To subscribe, visit www.eyenet.org.

Access to the Academy communityMembers can engage with each other on various community platforms of the Academy which includes commenting on AAO.org website articles, giving ratings and reviews for EHR systems and email listservs meant for members of the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives (AAOE).

Subscription to Academy ExpressAcademy Express offers highlights from peer-reviewed clinical journals, opinions from leading experts and news from the AAO.

EyeSmart™EyeSmart – the AAO website for the public – raises awareness about major eye diseases, reduces risk of eye-related injury and provides a forum for people to have their eye health questions answered by Eye MDs. EyeSmart also offers expanded content and more features.

International sectionThe International section of the Academy's website offers convenient access to information and resources that are of special interest to members outside the United States. The International section provides an online resource for information such as visa instructions for traveling to the annual meeting, language assistance, an ophthalmic meetings calendar and society database.

News and Notices for International MembersNews and Notices for International Members is a monthly electronic newsletter developed for AAO members practicing outside of the United States. It is designed to keep you informed of the many programs, services and resources the AAO has available for you.

International Ophthalmologist Education AwardThe International Ophthalmologist Education Award recognizes international AAO members who pursue lifelong education in ophthalmology. Recipients are honored with a certificate and recognized in EyeNet and Academy Express.

International Scholar AwardThe International Scholar Award was developed to further honor international members and their lifelong commitment to learning. Members who fulfill the requirements and qualify for the International Scholar Award will receive a certificate, an annual meeting ribbon, as well as recognition on the AAO’s website, in EyeNet, and at the annual meeting.